OpenAI plans to launch a portable, AI-focused smart speaker in 2027, featuring a ring-shaped design without a display and roughly the size of a hockey puck. According to informed sources, the company has been discussing a price range of between $300 and $400. The device is set to be its first foray into the hardware market, although the launch could potentially complicate Apple\u2019s legal case.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n The device will feature parts that move independently when it responds to a person. According to the developers, this should make it less like a stationary smart speaker and add a sense of lively interaction.<\/p>\n The device features speaker grilles and microphones for commands and conversations. LED indicators will show when the device is listening to the user and are also designed to make communication feel more personal.<\/p>\n The battery-powered device is designed for a variety of uses: it can be held in the hand, placed on a bedside table or a kitchen worktop. The camera and other sensors are designed to detect the surrounding environment and transmit visual information to the AI system.<\/p>\n The company expects users to interact with the device throughout the day. It is intended to work in a similar way to ChatGPT\u2019s voice mode in smartphone apps, but with more advanced models to enable a more natural conversation.<\/p>\n The gadget is designed so that, over time, it learns more about the user and adapts its conversations and responses accordingly. The smart speaker is seen as a way of gradually entering the hardware business: in the long term OpenAI<\/a> wants to offer a whole range of devices that could potentially serve as an alternative to modern smartphones.<\/p>\n This type of launch also differs from always-on AI devices such as smart glasses, which have already raised privacy concerns.<\/p>\n The product is being developed in collaboration with LoveFrom studio Johnny Iva<\/strong>. Ive, who shaped the visual language of the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch, was also a co-founder of a hardware start-up acquired by OpenAI last year.<\/p>\n The gadget is expected to have a premium look and be made from high-quality metal. OpenAI hopes to stand out in the smart speaker market, which is dominated by Amazon and Google. A company spokesperson in San Francisco declined to comment on product plans.<\/p>\n OpenAI had previously aimed to unveil the device this year and subsequently launch it on the market. This timetable involves continuing to develop the product whilst the legal dispute with Apple is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n
Moving parts, lights and sensors for interaction<\/h2>\n
OpenAI is banking on daily voice usage<\/h2>\n
Design in collaboration with LoveFrom and a focus on premium materials<\/h2>\n
Apple\u2019s lawsuit could affect the launch schedule<\/h2>\n